Sensing Adrian's confusion, the young man explained, "I mentioned earlier that the trial may seem easy but is actually very difficult. It’s quite challenging to pass without a partner.""So, you sought me out?" Adrian asked.The young man nodded with a smile. "Yes.""But we don’t know each other, and there are so many others here. Why did you choose me?" Adrian inquired."Because I have a good feeling about you. What do you say? If we team up, passing the trial should be a breeze," the young man said, his words enticing.Adrian found the offer quite tempting. Although the exact difficulty of the trial was unknown, it was clear it wouldn't be simple. Teaming up would certainly improve their chances of success."Alright, I accept your offer," Adrian agreed.The only remaining question was about the young man's background. However, Adrian was not easily intimidated. If the young man had ulterior motives, Adrian was confident in his ability to handle the situation."Since we’re tea
“Tyron, I think it’s time we join forces,” Adrian said, his power beginning to intensify around him.Tyron smiled and replied, "Sure.”He snapped his folding fan shut and thrust it forward, releasing a beam of energy that shot out like lightning. At the same time, Adrian unleashed his own attack. Their combined forces converged in mid-air, creating an immense power that seemed capable of splitting the heavens. The energy surged forward, striking the formation with incredible intensity.Another thunderous explosion followed, causing the white mist to disperse. This time, the mist spread even further than before. However, just as the pair were about to break free, the mist once again rapidly reconvened and trapped them.“This is getting ridiculous!” Adrian exclaimed in frustration.Tyron, however, remained calm and gently fanned himself. “If brute force can’t break through, perhaps we should try a more subtle approach.”“A subtle approach?” Adrian repeated, then felt as if a light
As the last of the dense mist dissipated, Adrian and Tyron found themselves standing in a massive valley. Steep cliffs and jagged rocks surrounded the valley, creating an intense feeling of oppression.Looking around, Adrian noticed that there was no one else nearby. “It seems we’re among the first to break through the formation,” he said.Tyron nodded in agreement. “Since we have a head start, we should definitely make the most of this advantage.”With that, they reached a consensus and quickly moved forward.The participants of the trial were still navigating the maze of white mist. While the formation was not overly difficult, it required an understanding of its principles. Those who grasped the nuances, like Adrian and Tyron, could break through without too much trouble. If someone couldn't pass this stage, it meant they were not yet qualified to join Purecastle.As Adrian and Tyron pressed on, more participants began to emerge from the formation. Among them was Magath.Magat
“It seems we must defeat this giant serpent to pass this trial,” Tyron commented.“It’s just a mere beast. There’s nothing to fear. Watch me!” Adrian replied. With a shout, he leaped into the air.While everyone else was terrified by the sight of the giant serpent, Adrian boldly charged forward.“Look, there’s someone up there!” the crowd exclaimed in shock as they saw Adrian attacking the serpent.“Is he insane? He’s throwing himself to his death!”“Who cares? That’s one less competitor. It’ll bring us closer to victory!”Adrian ignored their comments and faced the giant serpent head-on. The massive head loomed over him, ready to devour him in a single bite. The serpent seemed intrigued by this small creature daring to confront it and didn’t immediately attack. Instead, it studied Adrian closely.“What are you staring at? Never seen your master before?” Adrian barked, his sword glowing with energy as he slashed forward, aiming for the serpent’s vulnerable spot.Sensing the dan
Everyone was stunned to see Adrian inflict such massive damage on the serpent with a single strike. However, their astonishment quickly turned to alarm as the giant serpent let out a mournful hiss and charged full speed toward Adrian."Windstep!" Tyron leaped into the air as he shouted. With a swift wave of his hand, a powerful gust of wind enveloped Adrian, shielding him from the serpent's onslaught.Tyron then called out to the crowd, "Everyone, this serpent is incredibly powerful! We need to join forces and take it down together!""Agreed!" Several immortals sprang into action, but most of the onlookers remained on the ground.Boom!Another explosive sound echoed as the serpent launched a renewed attack. This time, it opened its massive jaw wide and spewed a toxic mist that engulfed Adrian in an instant. Although Adrian was initially protected by a barrier, the toxic mist quickly overpowered it. The barrier corroded rapidly and soon vanished altogether.The serpent had been wa
If he didn’t need to think about the bigger picture, Tyron would have loved to deal with these troublemakers right there and then.The giant serpent roared, its massive body crashing down on the small humans."Everyone, follow my lead! Form up!" Adrian commanded.Despite facing a massive beast, everyone stood their ground. Under Adrian’s direction, the group formed a defensive line against the serpent’s attack. The serpent's assault hit hard, and Adrian felt an immense weight on him. Even though the pressure was shared among eight people, it felt like a mountain to him.Tyron shouted, "What are you waiting for? Do you really think you'll be spared if we’re defeated? Ridiculous! We’ll all die together!""He's right. We can’t just stand by. We need to help.""Exactly. If they die, we all die. Let’s go!"Finally, some people were ready to join the fight. Tyron quickly counted a few dozen who were prepared to step in. He then turned to Magath and demanded, "What about you, Magath? A
Adrian and his team were so absorbed in their battle with the giant serpent that they didn’t notice they were being watched. Among those observing were Irene and Orson.Irene smiled and said, "Didn’t I tell you, Orson? His abilities are impressive."She had initially worried about Adrian's performance in the trial, but now she felt reassured. His skillful tactics suggested he would lead the group to safety."A level nine immortal showing this level of power is impressive," Orson agreed. "However, their formation could still be optimized. If it were me, I would be able to unlock even more potential."Irene chuckled. "You can’t compare everyone to yourself. You’re the best in formation techniques at Purecastle."Orson replied modestly, "You flatter me, Lady Irene. My master is even better."Nearby, a few elder figures started to analyze the situation. "Alright, let’s focus on watching the battle."On the battlefield, Adrian and the team continued their intense fight against the gi
For a moment, they were at a standstill.As the current leader, Magath quickly assessed the situation and considered their options.Suddenly, a light appeared before them, accompanied by a male voice saying, "I can help you eliminate the giant snake and deal with those other guys as well. The question is, are you willing to pay the price?"Startled, Magath demanded, "Who’s there?"The light twisted and flickered, quickly taking the shape of a human figure. The figure was only a shadowy silhouette, its face obscured, but the aura it emitted was immensely powerful. As the shadowy figure appeared before them, the pressure made it difficult for Magath and the others to breathe.The shadow responded, "Who I am isn’t important. What matters is that I can help you achieve your goal. As I said, are you willing?"Magath and his group hesitated, unsure how to respond to the shadow's offer."Maybe we should agree, Magath. We don't have any other options right now, so we might as well take